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2024 & 2025 Festive River Cruises

 

Enjoy the magic of Christmas and excitement of New Year on a festive river cruise, offer the chance to spend time at some of Europe's top Christmas markets or celebrate New Year with your loved ones. Look forward to Christmas shopping and a wonderful winter atmosphere with a festive river cruise. 

 

See Christmas River Cruises   See New Year River Cruises   See Christmas Market River Cruises

 

When do Festive River Cruises Set Sail?

 

River cruises sailing around the festive season mainly set sail throughout the month of December, offering the ideal time to visit popular markets and experience the wintery season first-hand. Our selection of festive river cruises run all through December, with varying durations, so you can take your pick of the best itinerary to suit you.

 

Suggested Read: Christmastime on the Rhine with Gary Buchanan

 

Where can I sail?

 

Festive sailings are available across the world's waterways, from Europe's many rivers to the more exotic worlds of Asia's Mekong. Destinations all depend on what you're looking for during the festive season.

 

If you're keen to explore the traditional Christmas markets of Europe, then a sailing along the Danube or the Rhine would be ideal. For a chance to sun yourself and enjoy the warmer weather, the Mekong is ideal to visit during December with temperatures reaching 30°C. 

 

More: River Cruising During the Winter Months

 

When to Book?

 

It's always best to book a festive river cruise as early as possible. Spaces and dates are limited and, with only a month to sail, they tend to sell out very fast! If you're keen to book a festive river cruise, take a look at the sailings below and call our Cruise Concierge to book your festive river cruise today. 

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Discover Africa

  • 9 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Nov 2024

  • Chobe

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Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £10585

Cruise Only From £10267

Rivers & Rails of Africa 13 Nights

  • 13 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Nov 2024

  • Chobe

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Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £12943

Cruise Only From £12555

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Nov 2024

  • Nile

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Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £7555

Cruise Only From £7328

Delightful Danube

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Nov 2024

  • Danube

APT Worldwide Sale - Save up to 50% on European sailings

Enjoy unique sightseeing activities designed to make your holiday that little bit more special

Was £2095

Fly Cruise From £2032

Stars of South Africa

  • 14 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Nov 2024

  • Chobe

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Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £13965

Cruise Only From £13546

Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 2024

  • Rhine

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included

Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard

Was £1878

Cruise Only From £1822

The Legendary Danube

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 2024

  • Danube

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Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included

Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard

Was £1953

Cruise Only From £1894

Castles along the Rhine

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 2024

  • Rhine

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £3699

Cruise Only From £3588

Romantic Danube (Modified)

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 2024

  • Danube

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £4253

Cruise Only From £4125

Celebration of Classical Music: The Danube

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 2024

  • Danube

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £5305

Cruise Only From £5146

Castles along the Rhine

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Rhine

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

FLASH SALE - 2 for 1 savings - VERY limited availability

Was £4399

Fly Cruise From £2133

Splendours of Europe

  • 14 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Rhine

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises

Was £3416

Fly Cruise From £3314

Treasures of the Mekong - 7 or 9 night cruise

  • 12 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Mekong

Save up to 30%*, with Flight Credit included.*

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £6845

Fly Cruise From £6640

Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Douro

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £5899

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Wildlife & the Falls

  • 12 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Chobe

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Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £13022

Cruise Only From £12631

Grand Danube Cruise

  • 14 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Danube

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £9533

Cruise Only From £9247

Magna on the Danube

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Danube

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £4904

Cruise Only From £4757

Paris & Normandy

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Seine

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

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Was £3899

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Golden Trails of East Africa

  • 16 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Chobe

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Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £15977

Cruise Only From £15498

Burgundy & Provence

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Rhone, Saone

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £3599

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Douro River Valley

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Douro

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £5299

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Melodies of the Danube

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Danube

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £5130

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Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Mekong

Was £7695

Fly Cruise From £7464

Wonders of the Nile: Cairo to Aswan

  • 14 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Nile

Delicious full board dining, plus Captain's Dinner

Was £5899

Fly Cruise From £5722

Wonders of the Nile: Cairo to Luxor

  • 10 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Nile

Delicious full board dining, plus Captain's Dinner

Was £4899

Fly Cruise From £4752

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